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onward journey
The continuation of a journey after an interruption or stop.
Wegen eines Unfalls auf der Autobahn verzögerte sich die Weiterfahrt um eine Stunde.
Because of an accident on the highway, the onward journey was delayed by an hour.
The word is made up of 'weiter' (further / onward) and 'Fahrt' (journey / ride). The prefix 'weiter-' here means 'continuation' or 'forward'. So 'Weiterfahrt' is the continuation of a journey.
Nach einer kurzen Pause war die Weiterfahrt sehr entspannt.
After a short break, the onward journey was very relaxed.
'Weiterfahrt' is often combined with verbs that express a disruption or permission. Typical phrases are 'die Weiterfahrt verzögert sich' (the onward journey is delayed), 'die Weiterfahrt verhindern' (to prevent the onward journey), or 'die Weiterfahrt gestatten' (to allow the onward journey).
Ein umgestürzter Baum verhinderte die Weiterfahrt.
A fallen tree prevented the onward journey.
This noun is very often used in official announcements, traffic reports, or police checks. It always describes the continuation of a journey after an interruption.
Achtung, eine Durchsage: Die Weiterfahrt unseres Zuges verzögert sich um wenige Minuten.
Attention, an announcement: the onward journey of our train will be delayed by a few minutes.
connection
'der Anschluss' and 'die Weiterfahrt' can both be important during a trip after a stop. 'der Anschluss' is the next connection, for example a train or bus that you need to catch. 'die Weiterfahrt' is the continuation of the journey after a break, a stop, or a transfer. So you can take a connection so that the onward journey is possible. The words are easy to confuse because both come after an arrival in time. If you are talking about the next connection, 'Anschluss' fits; if you are talking about continuing the journey, 'Weiterfahrt' fits.
Nach einer kurzen Pause beginnt die Weiterfahrt durch die Berge.
After a short break, the onward journey through the mountains begins.
Am Bahnhof frage ich nach dem Anschluss nach Leipzig.
At the station, I ask about the connection to Leipzig.